Viper Green Metallic

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German name: Vipergrün Metallic

Paint code

L96N

HEX

#45B961

Finish type

Metallic

Color family

Green

Introduced year

1976

Discontinued year

1976

Rarity

PTS only

Alternate code

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Source

Factory Overview 924

Community photos

Model availability

Code history

Sighting count

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Viper Green Metallic (L96N), Vipergrün Metallic in German, is a vivid, metallic lime green offered on the 914 in 1976 as a single-year colour drawn from the VW Group palette. The hex of #45B961 captures a bright, fully saturated green with yellow undertones and a fine metallic shimmer — similar in family to the non-metallic Viper Green of the 1972–1973 911 but slightly deeper and more complex due to the metallic flake, which adds dimension and a lively sparkle in sunlight. Like most 914 colours of the era it originated from Karmann's Osnabrück factory palette shared with VW production, reflecting the cross-brand architecture of the 914 programme. A single model year appearance in 1976 — the final year of 914 production — makes this a particularly end-of-run rarity, with surviving 914s in original Viper Green Metallic representing a very specific intersection of a rare colour and a final-year example. With a rarity of one out of five the colour is among the more commonly documented bright greens in the 914 colour registry.

Lighting & Paint Reference

Direct sun#51ef7e

Overcast#45B961

Shade#306f3f

Golden hour#63cd73

Non-metallic solids appear consistent in color under different lighting, but perceived brightness changes significantly. The image above simulates how this color appears in different environments. HEX values are only digital approximations.

Manufacturer sample

Simulated mirror gradient

Hex #45B961

Digital approximation only

Model availability (1)

Code history (1)

Understanding Porsche paint codes

Format	Example	Era	Notes
4-digit number	6082	1950s–60s	1950s–60s original numbering system. No prefix required.
3-digit alphanumeric	80K	1970s to present	Most common format. The L prefix on the sticker is interchangeable — you can enter it with or without the L.
L + 3 digits	L700	1970s to present	The L prefix is interchangeable — L700 and 700 return the same result.
M + 2 digits	M50	2010s to present	Modern metallic, pearl, and special-effect paint format. Note: O is not zero.
2–3 digits + letter	39Z	1990s–2000s	Used in the 993 and 996 eras. The L prefix on the sticker is optional.
3-digit new code	2BS	2020s to present	Latest-generation code, used for the 992 era and Taycan colors.

6082 4-digit number 1950s–60s

1950s–60s original numbering system. No prefix required.

80K 3-digit alphanumeric 1970s to present

Most common format. The L prefix on the sticker is interchangeable — you can enter it with or without the L.

L700 L + 3 digits 1970s to present

The L prefix is interchangeable — L700 and 700 return the same result.

M50 M + 2 digits 2010s to present

Modern metallic, pearl, and special-effect paint format. Note: O is not zero.

39Z 2–3 digits + letter 1990s–2000s

Used in the 993 and 996 eras. The L prefix on the sticker is optional.

2BS 3-digit new code 2020s to present

Latest-generation code, used for the 992 era and Taycan colors.

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FAQ (9)

What is Porsche paint code L96N?

L96N is the Porsche paint code for Viper Green Metallic, a metallic factory color offered from 1976 to 1976.

What color is Porsche Viper Green Metallic?

Viper Green Metallic is a metallic Porsche paint color in the green family (hex #45B961). Its paint code is L96N.

What years was Porsche Viper Green Metallic available?

Viper Green Metallic was offered from 1976 to 1976.

Is Porsche Viper Green Metallic still available?

No. Viper Green Metallic was discontinued in 1976.

Which Porsche models came in Viper Green Metallic?

Viper Green Metallic was offered on the Porsche 924.

What does Porsche Viper Green Metallic look like on a 924?

See real photos of Viper Green Metallic (L96N) on the Porsche 924 at https://colors.stuttcars.com/colors/viper-green-metallic/924.

Is Viper Green Metallic a Paint to Sample (PTS) color?

No. Viper Green Metallic was offered as a standard factory color, not as a Paint to Sample option.

What is the hex code for Porsche Viper Green Metallic?

The hex code for Viper Green Metallic is #45B961. Keep in mind that automotive paint shifts with lighting and finish, so on-screen hex is only an approximation.

Is Porsche Viper Green Metallic metallic or non-metallic?

Viper Green Metallic is a metallic finish — it contains aluminum flake, so it shifts brightness with lighting angle.